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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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